Tim Fall, a sitting judge in California’s Yolo County, decided to break the silence on his mental health issues with a book published during a campaign year. Depression and anxiety, he says, shouldn’t disqualify candidates from any profession.
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California rolled out websites and apps to fight COVID-19 — did they work?
Lea este artículo en español. During the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, Shira Shafir was trying to make vaccine appointments for some colleagues at UCLA. Unfortunately, the first few times she used MyTurn, part of California’s technological response to the pandemic, the site proved difficult even for her, an adjunct associate professor at UCLA focused on […]
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Gratitude questioned: Owner, workers clash at longtime Santa Cruz vegan cafe rooted in mindfulness
Café Gratitude is known for its plant-based organic fare that guests order via affirmations like “I am Daring,” “I am Fulfilled” or “I am Abundant.” But ex-employees have started a social media campaign calling for the public to boycott the restaurant.
Posted inK-12 Education
‘We’re going to do our part’: Gault Elementary holds its first vaccine clinic for elementary students
Santa Cruz County’s Office of Education and Behavioral Health Division received a $4 million grant to improve access to…
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Ready to ‘roll up my sleeves’: Matt Huffaker officially takes reins as Santa Cruz’s city manager
Santa Cruz city councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to appoint Matt Huffaker to serve as the next city manager. Huffaker, who is currently serving as Watsonville’s city manager, will start the Santa Cruz role Jan. 3.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Newsom returns to public eye after sudden absence sparks social media speculation
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attendance at a Monterey event on Tuesday was his first appearance in public since Oct. 27 and came after he abruptly canceled his trip to the world climate summit in Scotland last week.
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Morning Lookout: Wind, rain expected tonight; UCSC reaches settlement with lecturers and more
The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (SCCCU) Board of Directors approved a matching gift program to support 12…
Posted inCoast Life
Oversized vehicle ordinance heads to second and final vote Tuesday
An ordinance that would ban oversized vehicles from parking overnight in Santa Cruz will have its second and final vote Tuesday. Proponents of the ordinance say it is a necessary first step to address the issues surrounding RV dwellers.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Faced with soaring Ds and Fs, schools are ditching the old way of grading
Pandemic-forced school closures revealed how grade-point systems hurt disadvantaged children, prompting educators to look for ways to bring equity to grading.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Court order reinstates distance learning for group of disabled students; broad implications
The students had trouble receiving schooling and other needed services if they chose not to return to in-person classes.
